3:7 - The bible has some seemingly contradictory ideas about the end times. There is a strong case for fiery destruction of everything in the end (See: this passage). Yet, there is also a case to be made for a remaking of the earth - a redemption of the earth if you will. How do fiery destruction and redemption work together. Well this passage says the destruction of fire is for the ungodly. So maybe the fire is like a refiners fire that will burn away the sinful - leaving the pure. Fire and redemption - YAY!
3:8-9 - God is outside of time...He is beyond it...cannot be constrained by it. So we must always remember, that He is not slow in coming and bringing justice to all of creation - He is actually showing His great mercy by giving people the chance to turn back to Him.
3:14 - Always be about the business of righteousness and peace. There are no magical "free times" where you can get away with sin with the expectation of repenting later. The length of your life is no guarantee...stay on guard and honor God with your life - every moment of your life.
3:18 - Grow in grace. Often Christian who grow in knowledge, also grow in judgement, but as we grow closer to Christ we should become steadily more gracious.
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